Augustus Caesar Collection (#3)

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Tiberius, from The Twelve Caesars, ca. 1500-1534. ca
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Tiberius, from The Twelve Caesars, ca. 1500-1534

The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1535. Artist: Paris Bordone
The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1535. Augustus askingthe Sibyl whether he is to be worshipped as a god. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Egyptian relief of Emperor Augustus (Roman) as Pharaoh, offering to Isis, c1st century. At Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Marble statue of the Emperor Augustus as Pontifex Maximus, 1st century BC
Marble statue of the Emperor Augustus as Pontifex Maximus, at the National Archaeological Museum in Rome, 1st century BC

Augustus at the tomb of Alexander
illustration of a Augustus at the tomb of Alexander

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Caesar Augustus finding Cleopatras body after she committed suicide. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a painting by Von Heckel

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Caesar Augustus, first Roman Emperor. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

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Vercingetorix, chief of the Gauls, captured and brought before Caesar, 46 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Female prophet announcing the coming of Jesus Christ to Roman Emperor Augustus. Lithograph reproduction of a 16th-century miniature illustration

Statue of emperor Augustus, from Velletri (province of Rome)
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C.-1st century A.D. Statue of emperor Augustus, from Velletri (province of Rome)

Ancient Rome, illustration
Ancient Rome. Map of regional Italy in Augustan Age, 1st century BC. Regions: Latium et Campania; II Apulia et Calabria; III Lucania et Bruttii; IV Samnium; V Picenum; VI Umbria; VII Etruria; VIII

Walls of Augustus, Samaria, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Roma - Portico of Octavia, 1910. A small ruin of a grand quadrangular portico erected by Augustus emperor and dedicated to his sister Octavia. The Porticus Octaviae is an ancient structure in Rome

Roma - Wall of the Forum of Augustus, 1910. The Forum of Augustus is one of the Imperial forums of Rome, Italy, built by Augustus. It includes the Temple of Mars Ultor

Statue of the Roman Emperor Augustus, 1st century BC
Statue of the Roman Emperor Augustus from Prima Porta, Rome, 1st century BC. (Colorised artwork based on an original sculpture)

The Battle of Actium, at which Augustus defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 4, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

A map of Gaul during the time of Augustus, 1848, (1882-1884). Artist: MacCarthy
A map of Gaul during the time of Augustus, 1848, (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Augustus presents the constitution, Lyon, France, 10 BC (1882-1884). The emperor with the deputies of the three provinces of Gaul. Lyon was the administrative centre of Roman Gaul

Augustus establishes the centre of government of Gaul in Lyon, 28 BC (1882-1884). Artist: Bertrand
Augustus establishes the centre of government of Gaul in Lyon, 28 BC (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Temple of Augustus at Mylasa (Milas), Turkey, 19th century. From the Literary Magazine and British Review

Constantine the Great (c273-337), Roman Emperor, 1924
Constantine (c273-337) became emperor in 306. He rebuilt the ancient Greek city of Byzantium, which was renamed Constantinople and became capital of the Roman Empire after his death

Emperor Caesar Augustus, (1902). Portrait after a statue. Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) was one of the most important Roman emperors

Caesar Augustus, Roman emperor, (19th century). Artist: E Harding
Caesar Augustus, Roman emperor, (19th century). Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) was one of the most important Roman emperors

Augustus before the Tomb of Alexander the Great, 17th century. Artist: Sebastien Bourdon
Augustus before the Tomb of Alexander the Great, 17th century. The Roman Emperor Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD) visiting Alexander the Greats tomb in Alexandria, Egypt

Sacrifice scene from the Ara Pacis, Rome, 9 BC. The Ara Pacis Augustae, an altar to Peace, was commissioned to commemorate the establishment of peace in the Roman Empire following the victories of

Ara Pacis, Rome, 9 BC. The Ara Pacis Augustae, an altar to Peace, commissioned to commemorate the establishment of peace in the Roman Empire following the victories of the Emperor Augustus in Spain

Trophy of Augustus, La Turbie, France. Artist: A Lorenzini
Trophy of Augustus, La Turbie, France. Also known as the Trophee des Alpes, this Roman monument was built in 6 BC to commemorate the conquest of the Ligurian tribes of the Alps by the Emperor Augustus

Cameo of the Emperor Augustus. This cameo was carved from a three-layered sardonyx. It is a fragment of a larger portrait of the first Roman emperor, Augustus (27 BC-14 AD)

Augustus. Known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, first and among the most important of the Roman Emperors

Members of Augustan family, Ara Pacis, Altar of Peace, Rome, 13 BC
Members of Augustan family and officials, Ara Pacis, Altar of Peace, Rome, 13 BC. The monument was commissioned by the Roman Senate on July 4

Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great

Ruins of Caesarea, 1st century
Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great, 1st century

Roman cameo of the Emperor Augustus, 1st century
Roman cameo of the Emperor Augustus (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, 14 AD), with a diadem that was added in the middle ages. From the British Museums collection, 1st century

Roman relief of the apotheosis of Augustus, 1st century BC
Roman relief of the apotheosis of Augustus, showing the deification of the emperor, surrounded by members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, 1st century BC

Detail of the Ara Pacis, 1st century BC
Detail of the Ara Pacis showing Augustus, 1st century BC

Temple of Mars Utor in Rome, 1st century
Temple of Mars Utor in Rome and part of the forum of Augustus, 1st century

Curia of Diocletian, 1st century BC
Curia of Diocletian (c. 22 December 244 - 3 December 311) in the Forum Romanorum, 1st century BC

Roman marble head of an elderly lady, 1st century BC
Roman marble head of an elderly lady. The hairstyle is characteristic of the portraits of the time of Octavia (69 BC-11 BC), sister of Augustus (September 23, 63 BC- August 19, 14 AD)

Sculpture of the Emperor Augustus as the Pontifex Maximus, 1st century BC
Sculpture of the Emperor Augustus (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, 14 AD) as the Pontifex Maximus, the high priest of Rome, 1st century BC

Bust of the Roman Emperor Augustus, 1st century BC
Bust of the Roman Emperor Augustus (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, 14 AD) from the Vatican Museums collections, 1st century BC

Maecenas presenting the Arts to Augustus, 1743. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Maecenas presenting the Arts to Augustus, 1743. Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bust of Augustus, 1st century BC
Bust of the Roman emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), from the Louvres collection, 1st century BC

Bust of Augustus, 1st century
Bust of the Roman emperor Augustus (63 BC ? 14 AD), from the Louvres collection, 1st century

Bust of Octavian / Augustus
Bust of Octavian/Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), the first Roman emperor

Augustus Caesar, first Roman Emperor. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD) became one of a triumvirate of rulers after the death in 44 BC of Julius Caesar, his great-uncle

Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD), first Roman Emperor. Augustus became Emperor in 27 BC. His rule saw a great expansion of territory under Roman rule

The Tiburtine Sibyl announcing to Caesar the coming of Jesus, 16th century. Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD), became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BC

Late republican denarii with Mark Antony and Augustus Caesar, 1st century BC
On the left is Mark Antony (83-30 BC), and on the right Octavian/Augustus (63 BC-14 AD)

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"Augustus Caesar: The Iconic Legacy of Rome's First Emperor" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Augustus Caesar, the renowned Roman emperor who left an indelible mark on history. From his bronze head discovered in Meroe, Sudan, dating back to 27-25 BC, to the enigmatic interview between Octavian and Cleopatra captured by an unknown artist in 1890, these artifacts offer glimpses into the life of a legendary ruler. Intriguingly depicted as Jupiter himself in a stunning statue from the first half of the 1st century BC, Augustus personified power and divine authority. Even his death was shrouded in mystery, as evidenced by an anonymous artwork from 1890 that leaves us pondering over its creator's intentions. The influence of Augustus extended beyond Rome's borders; an Egyptian relief portrays him as Pharaoh offering homage to Isis during the 1st century. His visage also adorned various sculptures throughout ancient times—a remarkable head sculpted around 14 AD showcases his regal features with astonishing realism. One peculiar representation merges contemporary fashion with reverence for this great leader—an individual donning a toga bearing Augustus' head combines artistry from both 20 BC and later periods. A marble bust further immortalizes his likeness for generations to admire. Not only did Augustus inspire artists but he also captivated their imaginations—Paris Bordone's "The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus" transports viewers into a mystical encounter between divination and destiny. Similarly, another anonymous masterpiece depicts The Tiburtine Sibyl revealing visions of Christ and Virgin Mary to Emperor Augustus—a testament to how this historical figure continues influencing artistic expression even centuries later.